Technical Officer - Temporary or Permanent

Job: Technical Officer - Temporary or Permanent

Description

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality housing services and making a real difference in local communities?

Global Highland looking to support their client in the sourcing of an experienced and motivated Technical Officer to join their team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring their homes are safe, efficient, and ready for new tenants—maintained to the highest standards and in line with regulatory and compliance requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Coordinating and inspecting repairs and void works across our clients homes and properties
• Ensuring timely completion of works to a high standard, providing value for money
• Carrying out inspections, diagnosing building defects, and preparing reports
• Supporting the delivery of planned maintenance and stock condition surveys
• Monitoring and managing contractor performance and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation
• Recording tenant interactions and property data using internal systems (Civica CX, Asprey)
• Supporting tenants with property-related issues such as damp and mould, ensuring a responsive and customer-focused service

What We’re Looking For:

• Educated and experienced in a construction or building-related discipline
• Trade qualification or equivalent construction-related certification
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a construction or maintenance environment
• Proven experience in building inspections and diagnosing defects
• Experience contributing to housing maintenance and repairs programmes
• Background in delivering high-quality, customer-focused services

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of building technology, contracts, drawings, and specifications
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• High standard of written communication and report writing
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and cloud-based applications (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
• Confident working independently and as part of multi-disciplinary teams
• Understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM
• Ability to prioritise a diverse workload and meet tight deadlines
• Strong financial awareness, including budget preparation and cost control
• Knowledge of SHQS, EESSH, and regulatory frameworks within housing

Personal Attributes:

• Professional, confident, and calm under pressure
• Strong attention to detail with disciplined record-keeping
• Pragmatic problem solver with negotiation and influencing skills
• Committed to good governance and continuous improvement
• Passionate about Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties
• Full UK driving licence with ability to travel across the Highlands

Desirable Criteria:

• HNC or HND in a relevant subject
• Professional membership of a construction or housing-related industry body
• Additional housing-related qualifications
• Knowledge of Scottish social housing regulation and planning requirements
• Experience in the social housing sector, particularly in repairs and voids
• Understanding of building regulations, planning, SHQS, EESSH, and CDM regulations
• Capable of motivating contractors and teams
• A genuine interest in housing and community development

If you are interested in discussing the above whether that's on a temporary or permanent basis please contact Lyndsey at Global Highland for a confidential conversation.

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